This blog site was started by the first cohort from East Africa to benefit from the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Masters programmes at the Institute of Education, University of London. The over 20 members made a decision during their study to find a strategy for continued collaboration beyond that period. This blog site, along with other initiatives was borne out of this decision.

Thursday, 12 March 2009

GREAT REFLECTIONS FROM THE ELDER

Thought this should not simply be wasted in or be deleted from our emails' inboxes. It reminded me of the great wisdom (i might not be so accurate though); The youths will dream while the elders will see visions (Wazee wataota ndoto, vijana wataona maono).LingsonOn Fri, 2/13/09, Farah Olad, WROTE:Dear All,

Let me deflect your minds from Fizza's humour. Take a seat, place your feet on the floor, take a breath and relax. You are in London for a complete month. Yesterday marked the end of our first month since arrival here. The issue is to reflect on your attainments :May i enumerate a few;Settled, kitchen space and cooking skillsStipends and a few purchase here and thereOyester card and London tourFast and crochet walk to study roomsAcademic engagements and proposal writing projectionsGroup activities and establishing contactsCaplits and computer skillsDefinitely we on course, but lest we forget our mission here. Reflect as individual and make plans for the remaining days and months. SET clear and achievable targets and ENSURE to leave here with a clear mind set and materials for your dissertation.